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WEQ WeeklyStronger in the Saddle: Sport Psychology Consultant Mario Soto on Mindset for Riders | S2 E5Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.In this episode, Raegan and Maddy break down weeks 8 & 9 of the NCEA season as the first half closes out. They also sit down with Sport Psychology Consultant Mario Soto to explore the mental side of riding and high-pressure performance. Mario shares how his background in martial arts, college athletics, and professional acting led him into sport psychology, and what universal mindset skills he sees across elite performers.They dive into the unique mental demands eq...
2025-12-011h 07WEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: OSU’s Kate Chatham on Changing Course, Her Walk-On Journey, IEA Beginnings & Greek LifeGot questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.This week Raegan and Maddy sit down with OSU junior Kate Chatham to dive into the unexpected path that brought her to collegiate riding. Kate shares how her IEA beginnings shaped her early equestrian foundation and ultimately led her to earning a spot on an IHSA team. When she made a last-minute decision to attend Oklahoma State University, she found herself starting fresh—navigating campus life, joining Greek life, and ultimately walking on to the OSU eque...
2025-11-1554 minWEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: TCU’s Lannie-Jo Lisac & Lex Lipacis Reflect on Leadership, Legacy, and Life as Student-AthletesGot questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.In this week’s episode of WEQ Weekly, brought to you by Educated Rider, Maddy and Raegan sit down with two standout seniors from the TCU equestrian team — captain Lannie-Jo Lisac and jumping seat rider Lex Lipacis.The pair reflect on their four-year journey with the Horned Frogs — from their early freshman days to becoming team leaders guiding a new generation of riders. They share what it’s been like stepping into leadership roles after last...
2025-10-251h 11WEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: TCU’s Lannie-Jo Lisac & Lex Lipacis Reflect on Leadership, Legacy, and Life as Student-AthletesGot questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.In this week’s episode of WEQ Weekly, brought to you by Educated Rider, Maddy and Raegan sit down with two standout seniors from the TCU equestrian team — Lannie-Jo Lisac and Lex Lipacis.The pair reflect on their four-year journey with the Horned Frogs — from their early freshman days to becoming team leaders guiding a new generation of riders. They share what it’s been like stepping into leadership roles after the departure of last year’s...
2025-10-251h 13WEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: Team Bonds & Balancing Collegiate Equestrian with DSU’s Cambrey Hedges | S2 Ep 2Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.This week’s guest, Cambrey Hedges of Delaware State University, takes us beyond the roster for an inside look at how the Hornets have cultivated a culture of trust, resilience, and unity within their equestrian team. Cambrey discusses the values that drive their success, the importance of teamwork and accountability, and how serving on the NCEA Leadership Committee has shaped her perspective on collegiate athletics. She also opens up about the unique balanc...
2025-10-2138 minWEQ WeeklyWelcome Back To WEQ Weekly: Week 1&2 Collegiate Equestrian Break Down | S2 Ep 1Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back for Season Two, brought to you by Educated Rider!Maddy and Raegan return to break down the opening weeks of the 2025–26 collegiate equestrian season — covering early upsets, standout performances, and all the storylines shaping the national rankings.From major coaching changes across programs like South Carolina, Oklahoma State, and Baylor to early statement wins from Georgia, TCU, and South Dakota State, this episode sets the tone for what’s shapin...
2025-10-1019 minWEQ Weekly2025 NCEA National Championship Recap // UGA’s Kennedy Buchanan on Staying Disciplined, Having Fun, and Winning Nationals | Ep 10Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode, brought to you by Educated Rider!Thank you for joining us on this journey as we complete our first season of WEQ Weekly. As the 2025 season wraps up, this will be our final episode of the year—but we’re already looking ahead to bringing you even bigger and better content next season.In this episode, Maddy and Raegan break down every day of the NCEA N...
2025-04-3046 minWEQ WeeklyWelcome to Nationals: Hot Takes with Auburn Elvis & Winning Wisdom from SMU’s Head Coach Brad Kearns | Ep 9Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode, brought to you by Educated Rider!As Nationals get underway, Maddy and Raegan sit down with fan-favorite Auburn Elvis for his signature hot takes, his strategy for picking winners in key matchups, and — of course — his prediction for the 2025 NCEA National Champion.Then, 2x National Championship-winning SMU Head Coach Brad Kearns joins the show to share how his team stays sharp, connected, and ready...
2025-04-171h 09WEQ WeeklyIndustry Spotlight: Michael and Lindsay Lenard of Horse Spot talk NCEA Nationals and How They’re Changing the Horse Show Industry | Ep 8Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider!Better late than never—Maddy and Raegan sit down with Michael and Lindsay Lenard of Horse Spot, a cloud-based horse show management platform that’s redefining how shows are run. Designed to streamline operations for show staff, trainers, and exhibitors, Horse Spot is all about making show days smoother, faster, and more connected.As an official sponsor of the...
2025-04-1453 minWEQ WeeklyConference Championship Recap // From the Coach’s Corner: OSU's Carter Anderson and Alle Durkin on Strategy, Success, and Leadership | Ep 7Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider!After a two-week hiatus, Maddy and Raegan are back with your favorite collegiate equestrian content. In this episode, we dive into the exciting outcomes of the recent conference championships that have set the stage for NCEA Nationals.We're also excited to welcome Oklahoma State's Jumping Seat assistant coaches, Carter Anderson and Alle Durkin. Fresh off their fifth consecutive Big 12 Cham...
2025-04-0335 minWEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: The Realities of D1 Equestrian & The Auburn Edge with Alexia Tordoff | Ep 6Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode, brought to you by Educated Rider! We’re seven weeks into NCEA competition and closing in on postseason! Maddy and Raegan break down the latest matchups as the regular season winds down and teams fight to lock in their rankings.This week, we’re joined by Auburn’s Alexia Tordoff for an unfiltered conversation about balancing horsemanship and reining at the D1 level. Alexia op...
2025-03-1243 minWEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: Culture, Competition & Comebacks with Fresno State’s Olivia Ferro & Ali Heupel | Ep 5Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode, brought to you by Educated Rider! We’re officially six weeks into NCEA competition, and things are heating up! Maddy and Raegan break down the biggest matchups from the weekend—who dominated, who surprised, and what it all means—before looking ahead to the can’t-miss meets coming up next.But that’s not all…This week, we’re joined by Fresno State’s Olivia Ferro and...
2025-03-0549 minWEQ WeeklyFrom the Coach’s Corner: The Evolution of College Equestrian & Building USC’s Championship Culture with Coach Ashley Duda | Ep 4Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider!This week, we’re thrilled to welcome a special guest—Coach Ashley Duda, the newly appointed Jumping Seat Coach for the University of South Carolina. With a wealth of experience in training top equestrian talent and leading teams to victory, Coach Duda shares her insights on the evolution of collegiate equestrian and what’s in store for USC.We div...
2025-02-2646 minWEQ WeeklyThe Breakdown: Meet Recaps, Rankings, Recruitment Myths & Social Media for Recruits | Ep 3Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider!This week, we’re breaking down last weekend’s meets, analyzing key scores, and looking ahead at what’s next in the rankings. Who’s climbing, who’s slipping, and what does it all mean for the season? We’ve got you covered.We’re also mythbusting some of the biggest misconceptions about college equestrian recruitment—because not everything you hear is true...
2025-02-1945 minWEQ WeeklyBeyond the Roster: Recruitment Realities & Forging Your Own Path in College Equestrian with OSU’s Zoe Williams | Ep 2Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider with Raegan Rast & Maddy Buchanan.This week, we’re recapping last weekend’s meets and looking ahead at what’s coming up. We’re also diving into the success of our first Ride to Recruitment session and all the incredible feedback we received. Missed it? No worries—the next session is happening on February 23!We’re also welcoming our...
2025-02-1239 minWEQ WeeklyWelcome to WEQ Weekly!Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.Welcome to the first episode of WEQ Weekly! We’re kicking things off by breaking down everything you need to know about the collegiate equestrian season. We’ll dive into the latest rankings, compare the fall and spring seasons, and discuss the differences between dual-discipline and single-discipline standings. Plus, we’ll preview upcoming meets, answer listener questions, and take a trip down memory lane as we relive the glory days.Rankings discussed this week were as...
2025-02-0541 minWEQ WeeklyWEQ Weekly TrailerGot questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.Welcome to WEQ Weekly! The ultimate podcast for all things collegiate equestrian.We love bringing you WEQ Weekly! If you enjoy the podcast, show your support by following us on social media, subscribing, and leaving a rating. Your support means the world to us! Instagram Facebook Website
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HRN Auditor PodcastColon Stones, Educated Rider and Weird News for May 22, 2024HITM: Raegan Rast, of Educated Rider, provides expert advice and guidance on the recruiting process for riding on University teams and Dr. Dustin Major gives us the lowdown on colon stones called enteroliths. Plus, some Weird News. Listen in…Auditor Post Show: Gross weird news and more.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3437 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennGuest: Reagan Rast | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Dr. Dustin Major, Clinical Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M Univers...
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Horses in the MorningColon Stones, Educated Rider and Weird News for May 22, 2024Raegan Rast, of Educated Rider, provides expert advice and guidance on the recruiting process for riding on University teams and Dr. Dustin Major gives us the lowdown on colon stones called enteroliths. Plus, some Weird News. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3437 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennGuest: Reagan Rast | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Dr. Dustin Major, Clinical Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M UniversityFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provide...
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